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Wales missed out on the top tier after defeat by Republic of Ireland cost them 2018 World Cup qualification on TuesdayImage caption: Wales missed out on the top tier after defeat by Republic of Ireland cost them 2018 World Cup qualification on Tuesday

Have a Day Off

Gracias Juan Carlos

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Nice Juan - there were many reasons to be cheerful for the people of Panama - not least an unexpected day offImage caption: Nice Juan - there were many reasons to be cheerful for the people of Panama - not least an unexpected day off

Panama's impressive qualification feat was cause for major celebrations across the Central American nation.

But hangovers in Panama City and beyond will be eased a bit this morning thanks to the jubilant president Juan Carlos Varela.

Roman Torres' 88th minute winner against Costa Rica sent Panama to the World Cup for the first time in their history - so the main man ordered a national holiday.

BreakingPakistan suspended

Fifa act on third-party fears

Speaking of controversy...

Fifa has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation.

A statement from Fifa said: "The decision takes place with immediate effect in accordance with the
decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council dated 10 October 2017 on account of
undue third-party interference."

Conspiracy!

Peru/Chile

There's plenty of controversy surrounding the Peru/Chile situation
relating to extra points and goals after Bolivia were punished for twice
fielding an ineligible player and David Ospina's blunder which contributed to
Chile's downfall.

The Arsenal dressing room may not be a harmonious place
this weekend.

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Things didn't go too well for Arsenal player David Ospina as Chile failed to qualifyImage caption: Things didn't go too well for Arsenal player David Ospina as Chile failed to qualify